The February 25 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued a powerful two-part discussion on the growing crisis in California trucking, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill again welcomed …
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
A Fifth-Generation Farmer Speaks Out Stephanie Moreda-Arend, fifth-generation farmer from Moreda Family Farms in the Pinaluma–Point Reyes area, has been at the forefront of a battle to preserve family farming …
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
Freight Industry Warning: The February 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a topic that affects every farmer, processor, retailer, and consumer in California — freight. Hosts Nick Papagni …
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
California agriculture is facing mounting pressure — from water shortages and wildfire risk to regulatory overload, energy costs, and state budget deficits. Stepping forward to represent rural Northern California is …
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty. In …
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
The February 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful week of policy conversations with Part Two of the in-depth interview featuring Edward Ring, Director of Energy …
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
The February 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the most detailed and solutions-driven conversations of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy …
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
Rich Kreps on Pistachios, Policy, and the Path Forward American pistachio grower and industry leader Rich Kreps joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from a record …
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
The February 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging and policy-heavy conversations of World Ag Expo week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill …
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
The February 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off a big week for California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broadcast on the eve of the …
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
California’s wolf debate is no longer theoretical—it is unfolding in real time on ranches, in forests, and across the state’s fragile water system. In a wide-ranging and candid conversation on …
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
The February 9 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off a powerful week of conversations focused on pistachios, water, and California agriculture’s future as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh …
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
The February 5 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the most candid and wide-ranging conversations of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down …
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
The February 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful three-part interview series with Rick Roberti, President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill explored what lies ahead for California …

















